Minister for Commerce and Supplies, Sunil Bahadur Thapa, who is currently on an official visit to India, has held discussions with high officials of Indian government on Thursday.

During the meeting with the officials, issues related to the construction of Amlekhgunj-Raxaul pipe line and facilitation of bilateral trade, among others, were discussed.

Minister Thapa is scheduled to call on Indian State Minister for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitaraman for discussions of these issues.

“In the meeting, secretary at the Ministry of External Affairs of India Sujatha Singh assured Minister Thapa of continuing Indian support in economic and social sectors,” the Ministry of Commerce and Supplies stated.